H.R. 9363 aims to amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 by establishing a dedicated center focused on artificial intelligence (AI). This center is intended to promote ongoing U.S. leadership in the research, development, and evaluation of AI systems, ensuring that the country remains at the forefront of AI technology and innovation.
Media coverage has highlighted the bill's potential to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in the global AI landscape. Supporters argue that establishing a centralized AI center could foster innovation, attract top talent, and enhance collaboration among government, academia, and industry, ultimately benefiting the economy and national security.
Critics of the bill have raised concerns about the potential for increased government oversight and regulation of AI technologies. Some worry that the establishment of a centralized center could stifle innovation and create bureaucratic hurdles for private sector advancements in AI. Additionally, there are fears regarding privacy and ethical implications associated with AI research and development.
The analysis of H.R. 9363 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Jay Obernolte's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill, which focuses on artificial intelligence. Obernolte's primary donor industries include Health Professionals and Retired individuals, contributing a total of $157.5 million. Since these industries do not directly relate to artificial intelligence, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. Additionally, while there is lobbying activity in the policy area, it is primarily from local governments and organizations that do not have a clear financial connection to the sponsor's primary donors. This suggests that the motivations behind the bill may not be influenced by the financial interests of Obernolte's top donors.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF SAN MARCOS | THE NORMANDY GROUP, LLC | $40,000 |
| CITY OF EAGLE PASS, TEXAS | THE NORMANDY GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| NORTH STAR SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION | RED MAPLE CONSULTING, LLC | $30,000 |
| LIFESHARE TRANSPLANT DONOR SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA | RED MAPLE CONSULTING, LLC | $30,000 |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS | RED MAPLE CONSULTING, LLC | $30,000 |
| CITY OF BOERNE, TEXAS | THE NORMANDY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| ARMED SERVICES YMCA | THE NORMANDY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| ACCELERATE COLORADO | THE NORMANDY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| RIDER UNIVERSITY | THE NORMANDY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | THE NORMANDY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC AIRPORT AUTHORITY | THE NORMANDY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| ASSOCIATION OF MILITARY BANKS OF AMERICA | THE NORMANDY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| ADVANCED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | THE NORMANDY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| CHARTER SCHOOLS ACTION FUND | RED MAPLE CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| BLUE DIAMOND ATOMICS | NATURAL STATE CONSULTING AND STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Jay Obernolte, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
